1E1(c) A new rule allowing riders to finish a limited series in the same category if they have mandatory upgrade points.

1E2: Road upgrade procedures changed so that the voluntary upgrade points no longer need be acquired in a 12 month period.

1E6: Category 5 established for men in cyclo-cross and upgrade system changed to resemble the road more. There will be voluntary upgrades and mandatory upgrades based on points. Cat 5 to cat 4 upgrade by experience only.

1F3(c): Registered clubs may have commercial advertising. This eliminates the old concept of active or sponsored clubs.

1F4(b): Riders may belong to one registered club per discipline.

1H4(c): Riders may now enter single-day time trial events in their proper category or a higher category at their discretion.

1H4(i): Electronic signatures on entry forms and waivers are acceptable if and only if USA Cycling’s online registration system was used.

1H7(a): Presenting a hard copy license at registration is not necessary if the rider’s status can be documented electronically. This is to encourage use and allowed use of the USA Cycling membership app for smart phones.

1H10: The requirements for prize breakdowns have been deleted. It is now up to the race directors to decide how to best distribute the prize list at their events.

1I5: All riders 14 and under are now required to ride massed-start legal bicycles in all disciplines (no aero equipment).

1N13: “other intoxicants” added to alcohol as something not to be consumed by people in positions of responsibility at bike races. Acknowledges some recent legal changes in Colorado and Washington.